I’ve had these two stories bookmarked to post here for a bit, so it seems past time for me to actually do it. The best new pain cures, with a focus on women Many women have a tough time finding…
New Resource: Curehunter.com
Curehunter is an interesting addition to our online toolbox. It’s a visual medical dictionary. Here’s part of what it gives me when I look up fibromyalgia:
Not Dead Yet!
I haven’t given up on this blog, either. Or even the long-missing podcast! I don’t know why I haven’t posted in so long, honestly. I’ve been in a very quiet time, but it’s time to leave the shell. I have…
The Syndrome Syndrome
My goodness. I think somebody over at Home on the Strange might have encountered one of those people who makes life so hard for those of us who really have invisible disabilities! Go on over and read the comic. I…
Will there be a cure?
I responded to a post in a friend’s LiveJournal, in which she talked about a friend of hers who has just been diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome. Her friend was very upset that my friend didn’t believe there is a…
Researchers say pain from fibromyalgia is real
Not that it’s news to those of us who have it, but it’s good to be validated! Fibromyalgia often has been misdiagnosed as arthritis or even a psychological issue. Increasingly, though, the scientific knowledge about fibromyalgia is growing, and a…
Fibrant Living Episode 4
Episode 4 The first episode in the new, shorter format, recorded on my very own microphone. Thank you for your patience in waiting for it! Most of today’s show is about audio entertainment and information, which is great when the…
Get Well Soon… or Be Eternally Damned!
Great cartoon from Ragged Edge. I want to get that notepad printed up! The magazine also has an excellent blog and some very good articles. I just finished reading their spotlight on invisible disabilities, which linked to the cartoon. There’s…
Consideration for ourselves, changes in podcast format
It seems that many of us who suffer from fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue are perfectionists. I know that I am. One of fibromyalgia’s harder lessons has been pacing myself and adjusting to changing (but always lower than before) energy levels…
Flowers Fighting Fibromyalgia!
Originally uploaded by ChatOmbre. This is one flower of the lovely bouquet in my living room right now. Sam knows how much I value fresh flowers, so he usually brings them to me every week or two. Katie knows that…